| A Handheld GPS unit gives you a Portable GPS | | | | aren't sure of your location. There is the option of |
| pocket-sized global tracking system so you won't | | | | a number of different features with the high tech |
| get lost | | | | handheld GPS services available. |
| Older, bulkier handheld GPS receivers are being | | | | Portable GPS features may include: |
| replaced with a smaller pocket-sized GPS units. | | | | Availability of additional GPS software |
| The construction of GPS receivers has changed | | | | Map database |
| phenomenally. To keep from getting lost in the | | | | Voice activated GPS |
| wilderness, the demand for handheld GPS tracking | | | | Waas technology |
| systems by cross-country skiers, bikers and | | | | Reflectionless screen |
| hikers has increased. Though some may not use | | | | Theft prevention functions |
| a GPS receiver on a regular basis, they do like to | | | | Option for personalized screen icons |
| have one handy in the event of an emergency. | | | | MP3 capability |
| These smaller portable GPS units are inexpensive | | | | What does a portable GPS offer? |
| enough to easily have on hand. The global GPS | | | | The particular handheld GPS receiver you choose |
| software tracking system can hone in on your | | | | is personal and will depend on the type of gps |
| gps receiver and give your location based on | | | | software and gps mapping programs best suit |
| things like elevation and combinations of other | | | | your needs. The size of the receiver, its weight |
| factors in your vicinity with near pinpoint accuracy. | | | | and the antenna are things that can affect the |
| This lets you traverse almost any terrain with the | | | | mobile GPS unit. What you want or need in these |
| help of your handheld GPS unit. Along with the | | | | areas will determine what options will come with |
| ability to assist you in pinpointing your global | | | | your choice of model. If you opt for the smaller, |
| location, the pocket-sized GPS unit has the | | | | cell phone sized unit, you know the viewing screen |
| advantage of being small enough to easily fit in a | | | | will likewise be small. Be sure that you select a |
| suitcase or backpack without taking up much | | | | portable GPS receiver that has mapping |
| room. Travelers and campers will find that the | | | | capabilities, updateable software and the ability to |
| portable GPS receiver is simplicity itself to use. | | | | download from your computer. You will also want |
| Different models will vary according to the GPS | | | | to make sure that the unit you are considering is |
| software and database installed. To facilitate the | | | | waterproof or water-resistant and it should also |
| enjoyment of the interactive GPS unit, all the | | | | be shock resistant just in case it is subjected to |
| models have the basic instructions on the display | | | | being dropped. Asking the right questions will assist |
| screen. Most handheld GPS models come with | | | | you in making sure you get the handheld GPS |
| instructions that will enable you to hear the | | | | receiver that will fill your wants and needs and, at |
| information put out as well as read it on the | | | | the same time, fit your budget. Some PDAs are |
| screen. | | | | being made with GPS antennas and some maps |
| How can a handheld GPS receiver help you? | | | | and GPS software are now available so your PDA |
| The activation of GPS voice and tracking options | | | | is more functional than ever before. The PDA |
| is one of the best ways to get the most out of | | | | units are not nearly as rugged, though they do |
| the handheld portable GPS unit in assisting through | | | | provide you with very good basics for GPS |
| voice so you can locate your global position. A | | | | navigation whether you are in a car, SUV or on |
| friendly voice will lead you to where you want to | | | | foot. |
| go. Giving you a sense of security in stressful | | | | What it really comes down to is that the handheld |
| times is one of the benefits of GPS voice | | | | GPS receiver that best suits your needs is |
| guidance. When you want and need to keep | | | | entirely up to you. To make it easier on your |
| yourself and your family safe, using a portable | | | | budget in the long run, it is best to decide what is |
| GPS tracking receiver is a big help as you will be | | | | the absolute maximum you can spend on a |
| able to find where you are and what is nearby in | | | | portable GPS unit and buy the one with the most |
| the event you need help. As voice activated | | | | features, whether you can use them right away |
| portable GPS guidance systems become more | | | | or not, that you can afford with your budget. This |
| readily available, many businesses use them to | | | | way, you won't find yourself buying a new one |
| track their fleets and emergency personnel, like | | | | very soon because you need more features. It is |
| firefighters and paramedics use them in various | | | | better to start with a bit more than you need at |
| ways. Even your cell phone could have a GPS | | | | the time and already have what you need later |
| tracking ship installed so when you call 911, your | | | | than to have something that you 'outgrow' almost |
| global position can be used to find you if you | | | | before you get it home. |